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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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